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(Eagle News) — A mild 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 11 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 3:58 a.m. Depth of focus was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded. Under the Richter scale, earthquakes ranging from magnitudes 3.0 to 3.9 are felt but rarely cause damage.
(Eagle News)–A Regional Trial Court judge of Ilocos Sur was killed in an ambush in San Fernando City, La Union on Tuesday, Nov. 5. A police report sent to Court Administrator Midas Marquez said Ilocos RTC Branch 25 Judge Mario Anacleto Bañez was on board his vehicle, with plate number ACL 1508, on his way home when he was shot by several unidentified men at 5:40 p.m. in Barangay Mameltac. The men allegedly fled the […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Davao Occidental, Sarangani and South Cotabato within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Tawi Tawi and nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards which include […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 126 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:03 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Pampanga and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected also over Batangas and Bulacan within the next two hours. Heavy to Intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Ramos, Pura in Tarlac; Guimba, Nampicuan, Cuyapo, Llanera, Munoz, San Leonardo in Nueva Ecija; Mabitac, Santa Maria in Laguna; Olongapo, […]
(Eagle News) — Classes were suspended in at least one area on Tuesday, Nov. 5, following the series of earthquakes that rocked Mindanao: Koronadal City — all levels, public and private schools A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked Mindanao on Thursday, Oct. 31, only two days after a 6.6-magnitude one hit the region. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said at least 21 people have been killed in the two earthquakes.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Zambales. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales within the next 30 minutes to one hour. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 17 kilometers southeast of Marihatag at 7:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 35 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks are expected.
(Eagle News) — Classes in Davao will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 5, days after a series of earthquakes struck Mindanao. Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said the resumption of classes applies from the kindergarten to post-graduate studies levels, in both public and private educational institutions. “School authorities are mandated to spend November 4 as a day to thoroughly inspect school buildings, review earthquake action, and disaster manual to ensure the safety of the students and employees,” […]
(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Laguna and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are also expected over Rizal, Quezon, Batangas and Bulacan within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
(Eagle News) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cotabato on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 22 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 8:19 a.m. Depth of focus was four kilometers. Intensity II was felt in Kidapawan City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 4:12 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No aftershocks were recorded. Earthquakes measuring from a 3.0 to 3.9 magnitude under the Richter scale are often felt by people who observe some shaking. They, however rarely cause damage. PHIVOLCS said no damage was recorded. […]
